THE DELIGHTFUL STORY.
Dateca. 1787
After work by
George Morland (1763-1804)
Engraver
William Ward
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving
DimensionsOH: 13 1/2" x OW: 14"; Plate H: 13" x W: 13 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1975-301
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "THE DELIGHTFUL STORY./ Painted by G. Morland/ Two blooming Nymphs all in a downy bed/ In virgin raptures fell the tender flame/ Entranc'd young Nancy lay while Lucy read/ Both dwell with pleasure on the charming theme/ W.C."
1785
1824-1828 (range of the entires in the album).
March 7, 1757
1800-1820
1758
C. 1760
1760-1765
Ca. 1830
June 9, 1826
1791
1844 (dated)